Local obituaries for Cranston and Narragansett, RI

Vincent A. Conca

Aug 29, 2022

Vincent A. Conca, 35, of Cranston passed away unexpectedly Monday August 29, 2022. Born in Providence he was the beloved son of Barbara (Perry) and Vincent L. Conca, Jr.

Vinnie had a happy go lucky demeanor and was  very family oriented. He was the epitome of a hard worker; besides his family and his beloved dog Abba-Do,...

Anna D. (Licciardi) Pelino

Aug 29, 2022

89, of Cranston, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Igino G. Pelino for sixty-eight years.

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Benedetta (Querceto) Licciardi.

Mrs. Pelino worked for the State of RI...

Alexandre Loussarevian

Aug 28, 2022

On Sunday, August 28, long-time Providence resident Alexandre Loussarevian 89, passed away while surrounded by his loved ones. Widely and affectionately known as “Frenchy,” he immigrated to the United States in 1968. He is survived by his sister Catherine Loussarevian Milan and her husband André Milan of France, his son Philippe Loussarevian in Japan, his daughter Sonia Loussarevian, his...

Arthur F Pepper

Aug 27, 2022

Arthur F. Pepper 85, of Johnston, passed away on August 27, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 64 years to Arline (Marchetti) Pepper. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Arthur and Lena (Moschetti) Pepper. Arthur was employed at Harbor Marine Corporation for many years until his...

David L Sennick

Aug 27, 2022

David L. Sennick 54, of Woonsocket, passed away suddenly on August 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Lee Ann (Tetreault) Sennick; they were married for the past 33 years. Born in Stamford, CT, he was the son of Erika (Hoff) Sennick of Kingfield, ME and the late David H. Sennick. Besides his...

Dru M. Lopes

Aug 27, 2022

66, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at HopeHealth Hospice and Palliative Care. She was the beloved wife of the late Guido Santilli, Jr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Dorothy (Pedro) Lopes. Dru worked in retail for many years. First at Ann & Hope and then at Lowe’s before...

Meredith Stuart Walz

Aug 26, 2022

Meredith Stuart Walz passed away suddenly in his Wakefield, RI home on August 26, 2022 at the age of 66.  He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Macie Burdick Walz, and his cherished children Maggie and Arthur Walz, both residents of the South County area.

Meredith was born in Riverside, CT on February 25,...

Veronica (Guerra) Martinez

Aug 26, 2022

61, of Providence, passed away peacefully in the hands of her Queen, her daughter on Friday, August 26, 2022 at HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care. She was the wife of Luis A. Martinez. Born in Guatemala City, Guatemala, she was a daughter of Francisca (Lopez) Guerra and the late Raul Guerra.

Veronica had a long...

Richard M. Tavone

Aug 25, 2022

78, of Cranston passed away on August 25, 2022.  He was the husband of the late Jean M. (Caduto) Tavone.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Matteo and Assunta (Ursillo) Tavone.

Mr. Tavone received a bachelor degree from Bryant University and his master’s degree from the University of Connecticut.  He worked...

Karen D. DeCiccio

Aug 25, 2022

Karen D. DeCiccio, 69, of Cranston passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at home. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Domenic and Palma (Nicolo) DeCiccio.

She was a medical assistant for many years at Florida Medical Hospital. Karen enjoyed spending most of her free time with her family, especially her 2 nieces. She...

Helen A. (Graiko) Denningham

Aug 25, 2022

91, passed away on August 25th at her son’s home in Cranston. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Denningham, Sr. for 64 years. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Barlick) Graiko. She was a resident of Coventry for 29 years before moving to Port Charlotte, Florida in 1991.

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Craig C. Wicks

Aug 22, 2022

71, passed away at home Monday, August 22, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Lynne (Synowiec) Wicks. Born in Providence, he was the son of Harold R Wicks and Lucy (Eacuello) Wicks.  He resided in Cranston but loved spending his time at his second home in Charlestown.  A 1969 high school graduate of Cranston High School East, and...

Joseph C. Zogby

Aug 22, 2022

The world lost a great man on Monday, August 22, 2022.  He was a fighter and he fought with his super strength until the very end. He will be deeply missed by his devoted, close knit family. His wife, Linda (Hardy) Zogby. His daughters, Kara Zogby Comp and her husband Damon of La Jolla, CA and Laura Dexter and...

John A. Supancic

Aug 21, 2022

68, formerly of Lincoln and Providence, RI, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at the Dawn Hill Care facility in Bristol, RI following a difficult battle with aggressive dementia.  John was born in Kingsville, Texas on September 15, 1953, the son of the late Clara (Claire) Supancic and Edward Supancic (USNA Class of 1948 and Naval Aviator).  John...

John E. "Jack" Downey

Aug 21, 2022

75, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Judith K. (Boardman) Downey for fifty-four years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James J., Jr. and Patricia (Doyle) Downey.

Retired Command Master Chief John Downey served...

Ardemis "Ardy" L. (Hatabian) Hazian

Aug 21, 2022

ARDEMIS L. (HATABIAN) HAZIAN “ARDY”, 93, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Cedar Crest Nursing Centre in Cranston.  She was the beloved wife of the late Deron J. Hazian.  Born in Dorchester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Garabed and Vergine (Bedrosian) Hatabian.

Ardy was a sales associate at Filene’s in...

Carlo Pucino Jr.

Aug 19, 2022

84, of Cranston, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022, at RI Hospital, Providence. He was the best friend and husband of Patricia Mills. Born in West Warwick, he was the son of the late Carlo Pucino Sr., and Ida (Cubellis) Pucino. Carlo was a letter carrier for the Providence Postal Service for 32 years before retiring. He was...

Arthur "Butch" J. O'Connell

Aug 18, 2022

79, of Johnston, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 18, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Elaine Mason and the late Joan (Kafka) O’Connell. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Elizabeth (O’Connell) Garrido and Anthony Garrido.

Arthur owned and operated Artie’s Autobody for over 20...

Georgina M. (Gow) Sweeney

Aug 18, 2022

80, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at HopeHealth Hospice Center, Providence. Born and raised in Elmhurst, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Georgina Gow and the sister of the late William Gow. She was the beloved wife of the late George E. Sweeney, Sr.

George and...

Frank P. Giusti

Aug 18, 2022

of Johnston, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2022. He was the son of the late Domenico and Saveria (Catalano) Giusti.

He is survived by his sister Anna DelGreco of CT and was preceded in death by his six brothers and two sisters.

His funeral services are private.